I just wandered over to www.lotr.com, as I do from time to time to view the video snips of the production, and I noticed that the copy on the home page is different from what it's been since the show closed in London. Now, the headline on top of the home page still indicates that it's playing in London, but everything after that is different. They are still promising a world tour, as they have been doing for a few years now, but the wording has been changed some time within the past month or two. Is there hope?

I haven't seen the musical, but I have heard the songs. "Now and for Always" and "The Cat and the Moon" are my favorites. "Why, to think of it, we're in the same tale still! It's going on. Don't the great tales never end?"

You can still watch footage of the London production on the website. Just scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on Site Map. Then click on Show Footage. Wonderful things to watch! Of course, most of it's on youtube as well, but this is nice because there's a lot to see in one spot. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a tour!

I saw it in Toronto years ago, and it was incredible! I think part of the problem is that there are special hydraulic, multi-level stages that makes it incredibly expensive to host. So even if it does tour, I imagine the locations would be few... but long-running! I'd love to see it again! First draft of TH:AUJ Geeky Observation List - updated list coming soon